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What types of substances would be least likely to dissolve in water?
Giant covalent substances like diamond tend not to dissolve in anything. Non polar molecular substances such as hydrocarbons are not attracted to water.
Is water hydrophobic?
no, that would mean water molecules are not attracted to other water molecules
How would you define hydrophobic substance?
All substances that are water repelling are considered hydrophobic substances. Ex: Oil, Waxes, etc..
WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC TERM FOR WATER LOVING?
Hydrophilic
Why do hydrophobic substances dissolve in water?
It depends on the physical properties of the substance. Sometimes heating a hydrophobic substance can increase solubility. Also, heating may cause the substance to denature and dissolve. In the case of proteins, proteins can contain many hydrophobic parts but still be soluble in water. However, hydrophobic substances do not typically dissolve in water, due to the polar nature of water. Typically, scientists use the word "hydrophobic" only to describe substances that have a negligible solubility in water. You may have meant to ask "why do hydrophilic substances dissolve in water".
Is polar hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Polar substances are hydrophilic, meaning they are attracted to water.
Is polar hydrophilic?
Yes, polar substances are hydrophilic, meaning they are attracted to water and can dissolve in it.
Is water hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Water is hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to and interacts well with other substances, such as other water molecules or polar molecules.
Is water hydrophilic?
Yes, water is hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to and interacts well with other substances, particularly those that are polar or charged.
Is hydrophilic and oleophilic the same?
No they are opposite. Hydrophilic means water loving. Oleophilic means oil loving.
Does hydrophilic dissolve in waTER?
Yes, hydrophilic substances dissolve in water. Hydrophilic molecules are attracted to water molecules due to their polar nature, allowing them to form bonds with water and dissolve in it. This is in contrast to hydrophobic substances, which repel water and do not dissolve in it.
Is water hydrophobic?
No, water is not hydrophobic. It is actually hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to and interacts with other substances, especially those that are polar.
Is it true that hydrophilic substances are soluble in water?
Yes, it is true that hydrophilic substances are soluble in water. Hydrophilic substances have an affinity for water and can easily dissolve in it.
What is the similarities of hydrophillic and hydrophobic?
it is the opposite. Hydrophobic is water hating, hydrophilic is water loving. ie, hydrophobic substances avoid water, hydrophilic are attracted
What does water soluble mean and how does it relate to being hydrophilic?
Water soluble means that a substance can dissolve in water. Being hydrophilic means that a substance is attracted to water. Substances that are water soluble are typically also hydrophilic because they have properties that allow them to interact with and dissolve in water.
What name is given to substances that dissolve easily in water hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic means that a substance has an affinity for/attraction to water. It binds with water easily. [It is the opposite of hydrophobic, where a substance has an aversion for water. It forms droplets in water (like oil).]
Is glucose hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Glucose is hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to water.
